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Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper from Detroit, MI. Anderson showcased his rhyming skills during his last year of high school during a rap battle contest held by Detroit radio station WHTD. In 2005, rapper Kanye West did an interview at station 102.7 FM. Hearing of this, Anderson headed over to the station to meet West and perform a freestyle. Initially, West was reluctant to hear him, but gave Anderson 16 bars to rap for him. After the freestyle, Anderson gave West his demo tape. Two years later, Anderson was signed to G.O.O.D. Music. He has released the albums “Finally Famous” (2011), “Hall Of Fame” (2013), “Dark Sky Paradise” (2015) and “I Decided” (2017) .